PESHAWAR: The district administration on Friday removed more than 30 billboards during a drive against encroachment across the city. The administration and TMA Town-IV officials removed several illegal signboards on Kohat and Ring Roads. Several structures were also removed in the interior city and Grand Trunk Road. The PDA and TMA with the support of district administration also demolished scores of illegal billboards, banners and streamers in Hayatabad, Pishtakhara, Warsak, Dilazak and University roads.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
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A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
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